{"id":341,"date":"2013-02-23T17:11:17","date_gmt":"2013-02-24T00:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hep.colostate.edu\/~buchanan\/?p=341"},"modified":"2013-02-23T17:11:17","modified_gmt":"2013-02-24T00:11:17","slug":"doe-grants-cd-1-approval-to-lbne-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/physlabs.colostate.edu\/buchanan\/2013\/02\/23\/doe-grants-cd-1-approval-to-lbne-project\/","title":{"rendered":"DOE grants CD-1 approval to LBNE project"},"content":{"rendered":"

On De\"DOE_frontiers\"<\/a>cember 10, 2012 the Department of Energy granted phase 1 of the LBNE project CD1 (Critical Decision 1) approval. This marks a major step toward the ultimate construction of the proposed neutrino experiment which will direct a beam of muon neutrinos about 1300 kilometers through the Earth to a 10 kiloton liquid argon detector comprised of time projection chambers in the Black Hills of South Dakota.<\/p>\n

The significance of the CD1 approval is outlined in the following (taken from DOE document O 413.3A):<\/p>\n

“CD-1, Approve Alternative Selection and Cost Range<\/em><\/p>\n

CD-1 approval marks the completion of the project Definition Phase,during which time the con<\/em>ceptual design is developed. This is an iterative process to define, analyze, and refine project concepts and alternatives. This process uses a systems methodology that integrates requirements analysis, risk identification and analysis, acquisition strategies, and concept exploration to evolve a cost-effective, preferred solution to meet a mission need. Approval of CD-1 provides the authorization to begin the project Execution Phase and allows Project Engineering and Design funds to be used. For design-build projects, Project Engineering and Design funds may be used to develop a Statement of Work\/Request for Proposal. Additionally, long-lead procurements may be approved during this phase, provided National Environmental Policy Act documentation is prepared, where applicable.”<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

On December 10, 2012 the Department of Energy granted phase 1 of the LBNE project CD1 (Critical Decision 1) approval. This marks a major step toward the ultimate construction of the proposed neutrino experiment which will direct a beam of muon neutrinos about 1300 kilometers through the Earth to a 10 kiloton liquid argon detector … <\/p>\n

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